Tag Archives: dessert

Chardonnay Grape Pie

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

September and October are my favourite months for baking pies. The end of summer in British Columbia brings its residents an onslaught of summer fruit ripe for the picking. BC boasts local blackberries, raspberries, pears, plums, and apples on its vines and fruit trees. … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Rhubarb Pie

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie! No dessert on earth beats a freshly baked pie straight out of the oven, right? Don’t forget the ice-cream dollop on my plate please. If you are indeed a pie-lover like me, today’s post is just for … Continue reading →

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Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

Hey! How are you? I feel like it’s been ages since I’ve shared a recipe and I’m looking forward to catching up. In the last few weeks I’ve been tied down with a whole different online endeavour– editing another website! What a lot … Continue reading →

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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

I love May. It is a month of long sunlit days, gardening, baby animals, as well as some of the prettiest flowers in bloom. We get to celebrate our mothers and leave our worries behind for the luxurious Victoria and Memorial Day long weekends.In May we … Continue reading →

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Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

  TGIF!! Have a fun weekend! Vancouverites, let’s hope this torrential rainstorm gives it quits once and for all. The weather gods are feeling a little moody up in the clouds today. Keep that umbrella close at hand my friend! I guess … Continue reading →

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Vunderbar

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

Do you have funny vocabulary passed down to you by your goofy parents? I have so many! Words like “chesterfield” and “curmudgeon” are terms that should only rarely sneak into conversation. But in my family, they are are totally normal!

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Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Blue Owl Treats

With Cocoa Buttercream Frosting News update: Today, January 27th is National Chocolate Cake Day! Could it be true!? According to this article from the Daily Meal, it is a cold hard fact. I know..Best Monday cheer-up. Probably ever! 

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Orange Cardamom Meltaways

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Today’s recipe is a classic shortbread cookie infused with orange zest and ground cardamom spice. The cookies are bite-sized and soft, and have a heavenly way of melting on your tongue in their buttery-icing-sugar simplicity.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Happy Tuesday, loves. Some wise words that made me smile: “Nine times out of ten, you probably aren’t having a full-on nervous breakdown, you just need a cup of tea and a biscuit.” — Caitlin Morgan So. true. Don’t you … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Buttercream Meringues

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Blue Owl Treats

Well hey there October! Aren’t you looking mighty… cold, damp and splashy. Just the way we like you! So, I have a confession to make. I am a little embarrassed to admit it to you though, because lately I’ve gone … Continue reading →

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